Tours now a past for Dee

Photo courtesy of Kenny Ross. For a video of one of their games check thetele.co.uk

Tour of Israel and Turkey May 30-June 24 1951

On the request of the government, the Dark Blues made what would be a likely impossible journey in today’s political climate by travelling through Israel and then Turkey.

The first game in Tel Aviv saw them take on Maccabi in front of a recorded 50,000 people, running out 2-0 winners.

In Istanbul, the Dee hammered

Galatasaray 6-0 with Flavell and Ernie Copland hat-tricks.

Tour of Australia and New Zealand May 13-May 28 1972

Travelling to the other side of the world, Dundee brought their shooting boots with them, piling in seven against an Auckland XI, nine against Queensland and a massive 16 against Northern Rivers.

In fact, over seven games they scored 53 times with Jocky Scott getting 15.

Tour of USA and Canada May 24-Jun 14 1986

Just over 30 years ago, Dundee’s last post-season trip saw five wins from 10 games with Albert Kidd the main man, scoring twice in a 4-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Graham Harvey also got four goals as the Dark Blues enjoyed themselves in the North American summer in a post-season tour that is now, sadly, a thing of the past.

(bottom row with glasses).